Just cuz I couldn’t think of one.
It’s been a pretty mild summer. Except for the period of rain then heat that caused the parasite problems for all the goat farmers. Today has been cloudy and cool, so after I finished up my bunny chores this morning I decided to take all the kids for a walk. It’s been awhile since I’ve done that, with very good reason, as some of you may remember. It went well this time (whew). We crossed onto the beautiful field behind my property where A-the-hay-god runs his cows. (he really is a hay god- i think he grows goat-nip if such a thing exists- the goats love his hay- and he delivers- yay A). The cows are slacking, cuz the grass was waist high. We felt a little vulnerable about ticks- not being safe in our guinea-patrolled yard, but we braved it. Saw tons of blackberry bushes (note- call A and ask if he minds if we pick blackberries). We made it to the creek- I love this spot.
The sight and sound of water in motion is so soothing and mesmerizing.
mini waterfall
I could stare into the tiny pool at the bottom of this waterfall forever- trying to capture that illusive color of water.
better than hypnosis
See- mesmerizing. But the kids can only be still for so long.
putting the sand back in the water
heading back home
It really was a nice walk.
pretty sky
They’ve been calling for rain today- hoping it holds off until after evening wine. Wouldn’t want to disappoint the wine moochers.
Working on a test knit these days- (move along, nothing to see here) but also have a baby blanket that’s been ordered. I will get a picture of that for you next time. I’ve put a bin over by the computer, and I’ll start putting stuff in it that needs to have pictures taken. In my never ending quest for organization and productivity, I’m thinking of assigning certain days (or times of day) for certain tasks. (mondays- take pictures, tuesdays- list in etsy, wednesday- skirt fleeces- you get the idea). Stay tuned to see how that one goes.
I have not forgotten the raffle from the AIDS walk. Soon.
Just a few goatie pictures. First- look at Baby Evan’s pretty mohair.
baby mohair
It is so soft and silky. I need to get you some good pictures of the babies over the next few weeks. Jonathan will be here to shear the beginning of August. They looks so cute in full fleece. Here’s pretty Rosie.
Beautiful Rosie
I didn’t really get a good shot of Renesmee that evening, and the one I have of Evan is slightly blurry.
Evan says hi
OK, its wine time. I’ll take the camera with me…
mmm, what a lovely-looking walk. and what adorable goats. can’t wait for the wine photos.
I’m glad you’re getting out into nature – ticks and all. They were great not-to-be-missed photos.
Okay, see, ’cause you raise goats, when I first read that you took the kids for a walk, I was picturing you herding your goats through a field to the stream and then letting them walk around while you took pictures. Whoops.